Hibiscus Species, Brackenridge's Rosemallow, Ma'o hau hele, Native Yellow Hibiscus
Hibiscusbrackenridgei

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: brackenridgei (brak-en-RIDJ-ee)

Synonym:Hibiscus brackenridgei subsp. brackenridgei

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Bright Yellow

Other details
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow